Kentucky Derby 2012: Post Time and TV Schedule for Saturday's Action

The 2012 Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, and you need to check out this TV schedule and list of horses to watch during tomorrow's race before post time.

The 138th Running of the Roses kicks off at Churchill Downs tomorrow with a starting time at 6:24 pm, but there is much more than just the race itself.

Horses to Watch

Alpha

Alpha hasn't had a good start in what seems like a lifetime, but if he can get out of the gate quickly, he should win it all. That's how fast Alpha can be.

Union Rags

Union Rags is one of the top picks to win this year's Derby. He stumbled at the Florida Derby, however, and finished third in a race he was supposed to run away with. That has his stock dropping, but he is definitely still in the mix for No. 1 in the power rankings.

Bodemeister

Bodemeister is so high on everybody's list because he crushed his competition at the Arkansas Derby: He won by a ridiculous nine lengths over the next horse. If that's any indication of how he will do tomorrow, Bodemeister is in for a big race.

Potential Steals and Smart Moves for Your Money

I'll Have Another

The most consistent horse in the field, I'll Have Another is ranked much lower than usual because the ultra-consistent horse finished sixth at the Saratoga. Have no fear, however, as he will be back in form on Saturday after the worst race of his career.

Creative Cause

Continuously improving, Creative Cause looks like he could shock the world at Churchill Downs, and I am high on him after seeing his stamina.. His stock is low, and the rewards are high. If you're looking for a potential steal, this is your horse.

Hansen

Getting the No. 14 post instead of the dreaded rail post has him riding high, and now that he can stalk, he has a chance for the upset.

TV and Radio Schedule for the Best Two Minutes in Sports

9:30 a.m.	Kentucky Derby Day Coverage	HRTV	TV
11-4 p.m.	Kentucky Derby Undercard	NBC Sports Network	TV
2-4 p.m.	Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Coverage	HRRN	Radio
4-5 p.m.	Access at the Kentucky Derby/Red Carpet Special	NBC Sports	TV
5-7 p.m.	Kentucky Derby 138	NBC Sports	TV

The 2012 Kentucky Derby is a Grade I event with a purse of $2 million. Post time is set for 6:24 pm ET.

Post Positions

Post	Horse	Jockey	Trainer
1	Daddy Long Legs	Colm O'Donoghue	Aidan P. O'Brien
2	Optimizer	Jon K. Court	D. Wayne Lukas
3	Take Charge Indy	Calvin H. Borel	Patrick B. Byrne
4	Union Rags	Julien R. Leparoux	Michael R. Matz
5	Dullahan	Kent J. Desormeaux	Dale Romans
6	Bodemeister	Mike E. Smith	Bob Baffert
7	Rousing Sermon	Jose Lezcano	Jerry Hollendorfer
8	Creative Cause	Joel Rosario	Mike Harrington
9	Trinniberg	Willie Martinez	Bisnath Parboo
10	Daddy Nose Best	Garret K. Gomez	Steven M. Asmussen
11	Alpha	Rajiv Maragh	Kiaran P. McLaughlin
12	Prospective	Luis Contreras	Mark Casse
13	Went the Day Well	John R. Velazquez	H. Graham Motion
14	Hansen	Ramon A. Dominguez	Michael J. Maker
15	Gemologist	Javier J. Castellano	Todd A. Pletcher
16	El Padrino	Rafael Bejarano	Todd A. Pletcher
17	Done Talking	Sheldon Russell	Hamilton A. Smith
18	Sabercat	Corey S. Nakatani	Steven M. Asmussen
19	I'll Have Another	Mario Gutierrez	Doug O'Neill
20	Liaison	Martin Garcia	Bob Baffert
AE	My Adonis	Elvis Trujillo	Kelly J. Breen

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